Buy Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs)
Did you know? Replacing your incandescent light bulbs with new compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) can cut your light bulb energy usage by up to 75%.
By partnering with Energy Federation, Inc. (EFI), a leader in energy efficiency and conservation products, TXU Energy is helping you experience the value of CFLs firsthand.
Order your CFLs quickly and easily online today.
Be sure to recycle CFLs properly by taking them to a household hazardous waste collection center or a CFL recycling drop-off location*.
*CFLs contain a very small amount of mercury sealed within the glass tubing – an average of 5 milligrams - about the amount that would cover the tip of a ballpoint pen. Mercury currently is an essential component of CFLs and is what allows the bulb to be an efficient light source. No mercury is released when the bulbs are intact or in use. CFLs are made of glass and can break if dropped or roughly handled. Be careful when removing the bulb from its packaging, installing it or replacing it. Always screw and unscrew the lamp by its base (not the glass), and never forcefully twist the CFL into a light socket. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that consumers take advantage of available local recycling options for compact fluorescent light bulbs. Consumer can contact their local municipal solid waste agency directly, or go to www.epa.gov/bulbrecycling or www.earth911.org to identify recycling options.
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